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Hadid says Japan trying to take stadium design copyrights
FILE - This combination of artist renderings provided by the Japan Sports Council shows the original design by British-Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid, bottom, of the new stadium for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics selected on Nov. 16, 2012 but was later scrapped due to controversy over its cost and scale, and the newly selected design by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, chosen and announced by the Japan Sports Council Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015. Hadid says the Japan Sport Council is withholding money owed for work on the Tokyo 2020 Olympic stadium design while demanding her company give up claims to copyrights. The Sport Council said in a statement read over the phone on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016 that it was seeking to resolve the issue but would not comment on specifics of the contract with London-based Zaha Hadid Architects, or ZHA. (The Japan Sports Council via AP, File) MANDATORY CREDIT
No. 9 Duke squanders double-digit lead in loss to Clemson
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski reacts during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Clemson on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in Greenville, S.C. Clemson won 68-63.(AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Memphis beats Temple 67-65 on Tarrant's free throws
PM says Turkish artillery hit IS positions in Iraq, Syria
Turkish police officers and members of rescue services work at a destroyed police station in Cinar, in the mostly-Kurdish Diyarbakir province in southeastern Turkey, Thursday Jan. 14, 2016. Kurdish rebels detonated a car bomb at a police station in southeastern Turkey, then attacked it with rocket launchers and firearms, killing several people, including civilians, the governor's office said Thursday. Clashes between Turkey's security forces and the rebels of the Kurdistan Workers' Party, or PKK, reignited in July 2015, shattering a fragile peace process. (AP Photo/Mahmut Bozarslan)
Video released of 2013 Chicago police shooting of black teen
Mark Smolens, left, Nicole Barkowski, and Brian Coffman right, attorneys for the family of Cedrick Chatman, who was shot and killed by Chicago police in 2013, speak at a news conference at the federal courthouse Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, in Chicago. A federal judge on Thursday granted the release of 2013 surveillance video showing a white Chicago police officer fatally shooting Chatman, a 17-year-old black carjacking suspect after the city withdrew its objection to it being made public.  (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)
Boston takes control in 2nd half for 61-50 win over American
Imani Boyette scores 15, No. 4 Texas beats Kansas 75-38
Texas guard Brianna Taylor, right, scrambles for the ball with Kansas forward Jada Brown (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
2-time All-Star pitcher Luis Arroyo dies at 88
FILE- In this July 1, 2012, file photo, former New York Yankees player Luis Arroyo, right, greets Yankees Hall of Fame pitcher Whitey Ford, left, and Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra as they sit in a golf cart at Yankees Old Timers Day at Yankee Stadium in New York. The Yankees said Arroyo's daughter, Milagros, told the team Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, that Arroyo had died earlier in the day in Puerto Rico. He was 88. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)
Auburn tackle Shon Coleman declares for NFL draft
Saint Joseph's beats George Mason 87-73
Chief concerned about drunk driving, recalls own family's tragedy
QMJHL Roundup: Alexandre Goulet scores four goals as Tigres get past Armada
Blue Jackets quash losing streak with 3-1 win over Maple Leafs
Columbus Blue Jackets left-wing Brandon Saad (20) cuts back to make a pass around Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake Gardiner (51) in the second period at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016.
Giants hire Ben McAdoo to replace Coughlin
FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2015, file photo, New York Giants offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo confers with quarterbacks Eli Manning, left, and Ryan Nassib, right, during the first half of a preseason NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press the Giants are hiring offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo as their next head coach. McAdoo, 38, is being given the job a little more than a week after Tom Coughlin stepped down after 12 seasons, the person spoke Wednesday on condition of anonymity because the team has not officially announced the hiring. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Bradley edges Loyola of Chicago 54-53
North Dakota St. survives to beat South Dakota, 66-65
No. 22 Baylor 82-54 win to stay unbeaten vs. TCU in Big 12
Baylor head coach Scott Drew instructs his team on offense against TCU in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Pot entrepreneur joins rush to open shops in hot Toronto market
A shop assistant holds bags of marijuana at Weeds, a marijuana dispensary in Toronto. A handful of Toronto dispensaries have long operated discreetly, hidden near main downtown streets, but the proliferation of conspicuous pot shops started to intensify in the months before the federal election.
Nikita Soshnikov scores in shootout and regulation as Marlies win sixth straight
Nets beat Knicks 110-104 to end 10-game home skid
New York Knicks' Robin Lopez, left, blocks a shot by Brooklyn Nets' Brook Lopez during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Cincinnati closes with a run to beat Houston 70-59
Cincinnati forward Gary Clark (11) shoots over Houston's Kyle Meyer, rear left, and Devonta Pollard (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Taiwan poised for historic election of firsts
Tsai Ing-wen greets supporters in New Taipei City, Jan. 13, 2016. The DPP leader has consistently lead national polls and may become the country’s first woman president.
After arriving in Canada, Syrian refugees still stuck in limbo
Bilal Alfaloji with his three kids at the Sandman Hotel in Vancouver, where a large number of Syrian refugee are temporarily housed.
Black Death lurked for centuries into modern era, study finds
A waterfront scene in Marseilles in 1720 showing plague victims on the docks in the foreground.
Devils' Farnham suspended 4 games for hit in Blues game
Alberta to freeze some civil servants’ pay amid plunging energy prices
Alberta Finance Minister Joe Ceci announces that the province is freezing the salaries of 7,000 managers and other non-union employees for two years.
Navy rallies to beat Loyola (Md) 60-52 behind Dunbar
Hartford holds off Binghamton for 76-72 victory
Wall scores 19, Beal returns as Wizards beat Bucks 106-101
Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) goes for a layup past Milwaukee Bucks guard Khris Middleton, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in Washington. The Wizards won 106-101. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
OHL Roundup: Michael Giugovaz earns shutout as Storm blank Knights
Gregg scores 22, St Bonaventure beats Rhode Island, 69-64
Duquesne defeats St. Louis 81-71
Blue Jackets have foundation for rebuild in place, but it will take time
The Blue Jackets listed into Toronto on Wednesday night in a familiar spot: dead last.
Leafs having difficulty playing from behind, fall 3-1 to Blue Jackets
Toronto Maple Leafs centre Nazem Kadri (43) gets hit by Columbus Blue Jackets defenceman Seth Jones (3) during second period NHL hockey action in Toronto on Wednesday, January 13, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Irishman sentenced to prison for rhinoceros horn trafficking
Colgate pulls away from Army, 80-66
AHL Penguins reel off four unanswered goals to rally past IceCaps 6-4
Safety board to review equipment rules for whale-watching boats
The bow of the Leviathan II, a whale-watching boat carrying 24 passengers and three crew members that capsized, is seen near Vargas Island on Oct. 27.
Richmond beat La Salle 83-61
Indiana women roll to 81-65 win over No. 18 Michigan State
Former Liberal minister calls for review of Saudi arms deal
The Trudeau Liberals are refusing to cancel a contract to provide weaponized amoured vehicles to the Saudi Arabian National Guard on the ground that it’s a done deal.
Oregon names David Yost quarterbacks coach
Dodgers agree to 1-year deal with pitcher Chris Hatcher
California wingsuit flier dies after jump from Arizona cliff
Walker scores 23 as Hornets rout Hawks 107-84
The Charlotte Hornets' Marvin Williams (2) gets his shot off over the Atlanta Hawks' Al Horford (15) as Atlanta's Jeff Teague (0) trails the play during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Scott's 30 lifts Indiana State past Northern Iowa 74-60
Warney with 20 points as Stony Brook downs UMBC 86-74
4 in double figures to lead Syracuse to 62-40 win over BC
Jets defenceman Tyler Myers fined $5,000 for cross check on Sharks' Wingels
Winnipeg Jets' Tyler Myers (57) is given a 5 minute major and a game misconduct after a cross check against San Jose Sharks' Tommy Wingels (57) during third period NHL hockey action in Winnipeg, Tuesday, January 12, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Trevor Hagan
Frazier, Gaines power Georgia past Tennessee, 81-72
Ed Reed shifts to coaching; joins Ryan's staff in Buffalo
UT Martin rallies to beat Tennessee Tech 96-90
Planned Parenthood shooter says he didn't plan attack
FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2015 file photo, Robert Lewis Dear talks during a court appearance in Colorado Springs, Colo. Dear, who admits killing three people and wounding nine others at a Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood clinic on Nov. 27, told KCNC-TV on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 the shooting was spur-of-the-moment.(Andy Cross/The Denver Post via AP, Pool, File)
The Scout List: Shipyard ghosts, artistic engagement and Homesteading Expo
If you want to let go of mainstream consumerism in favour of do-it-yourself culture, you might want to book a bit of time at the Homesteading Expo at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Blossomgame scores 17 to lead Clemson past No. 9 Duke 68-63
Duke's Marshall Plumlee dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Clemson on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Geologists find tsunami hazard in eastern Aleutian Islands
Manitoba creates task force to prevent fentanyl epidemic
The RCMP has already observed a “heightened presence” of fentanyl in the illicit market in Manitoba.
Tillman scores 27 and VCU blows out Fordham, 88-54
Lafayette coasts to 65-52 win over Holy Cross
NHL All-Star captain John Scott demoted by Arizona Coyotes
Smith-Rivera's 33 points lead Hoyas over St. John's 93-73
St. John's guard Federico Mussini (4) and Felix Balamou (10) defend Georgetown guard D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Penske can still savour Montoya's Indy 500 win
Freshman Lyle's triple-double leads Ohio State past Rutgers
Ohio State's JaQuan Lyle goes up for a shot over Rutgers' Omari Grier during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016. Ohio State won 94-68. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Freed former Peruvian drug trafficker criticizes Fujimoris
Hot Ticket: Dine Out Vancouver Festival
The two-week-long Dine Out Vancouver Festival offers locals and tourists a chance to sample a variety of restaurants and cuisines across the city.
Suicide inquest jury recommends cables, cords removed from inmate areas
Australia resists US pressure to boost efforts against IS
Jefferson leads No. 1 UConn in rout of Memphis, 86-46
University of Memphis' Brianna Wright (33) regains control of the ball from Connecticut's Morgan Tuck (3) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)
No. 10 SMU stays unbeaten by routing East Carolina 79-55
Southern Methodist's Nic Moore (11) tries to drive the ball around East Carolina's Prince Williams (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Greenville, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Heavy smog in Bosnia: Before and after
Rams face huge tasks before reaping big rewards from LA move
Rams fan Don Kirst holds a copy of the Los Angeles Daily News celebrating the impending return of the NFL football team to Los Angeles, at Big Wangs sports bar in the North Hollywood area of Los Angeles Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016. League owners voted Tuesday to allow the St. Louis Rams to move to Los Angeles starting next season. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)
Oakland A's and 1B Yonder Alonso agree on $2.65 million deal
NFL playoff picks: After four wild-card road wins, odds are with home teams
Oddsmakers like Cam Newton and Carolina’s resilience, the way it matches up with Seattle, and the fact that the Panthers have been somewhat overlooked or underestimated despite a 15-1 record.
Stratford Festival veteran Brian Bedford dies at 80
Actor Brian Bedford is shown in this 1975 handout image from the play "Twelfth Night" provide by the Stratford Shakespeare Festival.
Ex-FIFA vice-president pleads not guilty in corruption case
Mebane and Rubin 2 big keys in Seattle's top run defence
Tomic, Azarenka move into top 16 in Australian Open seedings
Canadian rocker Kim Mitchell recovering after heart attack
Canadian rock musician Kim Mitchell is shown in an undated handout photo.
Border Patrol agent, 4 others indicted in decapitation death
A touch of Trudeaumania hits Toronto’s City Hall
Marcus Gee
Canucks shifting focus from veterans to youthful, long-term success
In his first game, Vancouver Canucks 23-year-old winger Emerson Etem, left, drew three penalties, including one in overtime that led to the winning goal against the Florida Panthers, on Jan. 11.
B.C. Children’s Ministry argues judge ignored evidence in child-abuse case
The B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver on Aug. 20, 2010.
Ivy League women's hoops off to superb start
Canadian Opera Company’s new season bolstered by world’s top talents
Sondra Radvanovsky as Norma (San Francisco Opera, 2014).
Britain: Removal of Congo peacekeepers sends strong message
Twenty Canadian stocks showing value and profitability
No. 9 Kentucky's Morris could be X-factor vs No. 2 Gamecocks
FILE - This Nov. 15, 2015 file photo shows Kentucky's Maci Morris, right, trying to get off a shot as Arizona State's Katie Hempen (0) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tempe, Ariz. Morris thought she would spend most of her freshman season at Kentucky settling in, getting used to big-time college basketball. Instead, she has become a significant contributor for the ninth-ranked Wildcats. On Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016 she’ll play in the biggest game of her brief college career against No. 2 South Carolina. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, file)
Richardson rewarded for patience with Panthers' Ron Rivera
FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2015, file photo, Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera points to his wife in the stands after an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, in Charlotte, N.C. Panthers coach Ron Rivera was on the hot seat a few years ago, but owner Jerry Richardson showed patience and helped guide Rivera through some growing pains. Now, in Year 5, Rivera's Panthers are 15-1 entering Sunday's divisional playoff game against Seattle. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)
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Girding for earnings season: A look back at key third-quarter price moves
Globe and Mail business writer Jennifer Dowty, c. June 15, 2015. Credit: The Globe and Mail
Daily Deals: U.S. firm snags part of Toronto law practice and GMP cuts deep
In the latest move by a large foreign player into Canada’s once-cloistered legal market, major U.S. employment law firm Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart PC is opening a Toronto office with three lawyers from Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP.
B.C. Children's Ministry argues judge ignored evidence in civil court ruling
Liberal deficit promises of 2015, meet the economy of 2016
Finance Minister Bill Morneau delivers a speech in Montreal, on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
Cal faces quarterback questions heading into 2016
Canadian prop Doug Wooldridge signs with French rugby giant Clermont Auvergne
Canada's Doug Wooldridge looks down after France scores a second try during the Rugby World Cup Pool D match between France and Canada in Milton Keynes, England, Oct. 1, 2015. An injury crisis at Clermont Auvergne has earned Canadian rugby international Doug Wooldridge a job with the French powerhouse. The 30-year-old prop, originally from Lindsay, Ont., flew out Wednesday after agreeing to a three-month contract with Clermont, which is tied with Toulouse and Racing Metro with 38 points atop the French Top 14 league. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Matt Dunham
Arsenal draws 6-goal thriller at Liverpool, Leicester wins
Leicester City’s Robert Huth is mobbed by his teammates after scoring the only goal of the game during their English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City at the White Hart Lane stadium in London Wednesday, Jan.13, 2016. Leicester City won the match 1-0. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Alberta solar co-operative to offer shares
Jeffrey Jones
Tigers avoid arbitration with LHP Wilson, reach $1.525M deal
Former defence minister Robert Coates, who advised Mulroney on political strategy, dies at 87
Former defence minister Robert Coates makes a statement in the House of Commons in Ottawa, June 8, 1988.
Defence: Official in Chicago bribery case didn't have power
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